Durban - According to information provided on the website of KwaZulu-Natal’s Office of the Premier, here is a snapshot of Premier Senzo Mchunu’s 20-year political career.
1958: Born Edward Senzo Mchunu in Nhlwathi, KwaZulu-Natal.
1981: Registered for a Bachelor of Pedagogics degree through the University of Zululand.
1985: Began teaching career at St Augustine's High School in Nquthu.
1986: Completed Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree through the University of South Africa, with majors in Education and International Relations.
1988: Transferred to Eshowe and taught at Impande High School.
1990: Married uThungulu District Mayor Thembeka Mchunu.
1990: Appointed as a scribe of the regional interim committee of the ANC in northern Natal.
1991-1994: Elected as the first regional secretary of the northern Natal region of the ANC.
1994: Elected as the first provincial secretary of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal following the merger of three regions in the province.
1997: Elected regional deputy secretary.
1997: Became ordinary member of the KwaZulu-Natal legislature.
1999-2002: Chairperson of the agriculture portfolio committee.
2002: Enrolled with the University of Free State for a two-year Masters programme in Political Transformation.
2002-2004: Chairperson of the social development portfolio committee.
2004-2009: Chairperson of the education portfolio committee.
2009-2013: MEC for Education in KwaZulu-Natal.
2013-2015: Provincial Chairperson of the ANC in KwaZulu-Natal.
2013-2016: Premier of KwaZulu-Natal.